Strike: No Decision Has Been Reached Yet – ASUU

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU says it is still having consultations on the next line of action it would take concerning the offers made by the Nigerian government for it to end its eight-month strike.

The ASUU President, Prof Biodun Ogunyemi, stated this in a chat with newsmen on Tuesday, December 1.

Eko Hot Blog recalls the Federal Government reportedly increased its offer for Earned Allowances to university based unions and funding for the revitalization of public universities from ₦65 billion to ₦70 billion.

It also gathered that the Government agreed to settle the arrears of salaries of the lecturers before December 31.

But the ASUU President has insisted that until due consultation has been reached by it members, the strike would not be called off.

“We have what the government is offering and have transmitted the same to our members nationwide and we are consulting on what the next line of action will be.

Read Also: Borno Massacre: Security Challenges Beyond Military – Gov Fayemi

“You know a tree does not make a forest and our union is democratic in nature and practice. As for how long the consultation would take, I cannot say but it may go beyond this week.

“Whatever we decide on is definitely going to be in the national interest, the interest of our children, the interest of our members, and the good of all,” he said.